Oh I say, what?
sebasti...@my-dejanews.com
to technical hiccoughs with my provider.
And then - dash it - I remember that I have this Deja-Whatsit thingy all set
up - and have had for more than a year!
So my apologies to all those whose tongues have been simply hanging out for
a refreshing G & T. Rest assured that normal service has now been restored
and all spiritous orders (or tea for those that prefer) will be filled by...
Beach. The Butler's Pantry, Blandings Castle.
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Lotus Blossom
What ho, Beach! Welcome back, old thing. Mind the alligator.
Lottie Blossom
David W.Talley
>All these months I've been reading AFW, and refraining from posting due
>to technical hiccoughs with my provider.
>
>And then - dash it - I remember that I have this Deja-Whatsit thingy all set
>up - and have had for more than a year!
>
>So my apologies to all those whose tongues have been simply hanging out for
>a refreshing G & T. Rest assured that normal service has now been restored
>and all spiritous orders (or tea for those that prefer) will be filled by...
>
>
>Beach. The Butler's Pantry, Blandings Castle.
And not a moment too soon!
If you're distributing brandy & s., Beach, you'll find me on the lawn. And
perhaps a modicum of fish for yourself. (Hee hee!)
Talley
beach_th...@hotmail.com
> What ho, Beach! Welcome back, old thing. Mind the alligator.
Alligator, Miss?
AAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!!!
(totters down to pantry for a reviving port).
Beach. The Butler's Pantry, Blandings Castle.
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sebasti...@my-dejanews.com
> If you're distributing brandy & s., Beach, you'll find me on the lawn. And
> perhaps a modicum of fish for yourself. (Hee hee!)
I'm terribly sorry, Sir. Having tripped over an Alligator earlier today, I
will be avoiding all water-based animals for a while.
Your brandy and soda, Sir.
Dianne van Dulken
>> to technical hiccoughs with my provider.
>>
>> And then - dash it - I remember that I have this Deja-Whatsit thingy all set
>> up - and have had for more than a year!
>>
>> So my apologies to all those whose tongues have been simply hanging out for
>> a refreshing G & T. Rest assured that normal service has now been restored
>> and all spiritous orders (or tea for those that prefer) will be filled by...
I should say so too, Beach!!
I have been locked in the pantry all this time!
Whiiiiiinnnnnnnneee!!!
The dog McIntosh
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pigh...@my-dejanews.com
us are getting up a cricket match in that meadow down
past the Empress's sty. We'll be needing rather a lot
of cucumber sandwiches and beer, don't you know. Say,
if you can sneak out for a bit why don't you join us
and bowl a few overs? Oh, I see, tripped on an alligator,
eh? Well, well, well, must be careful another time, what?
Anyway, Beach, about those sandwiches...ah, good, thanks,
Beach, thanks most awfully!
Yours ever,
Pighooey
sebasti...@my-dejanews.com
> I should say so too, Beach!!
> I have been locked in the pantry all this time!
> Whiiiiiinnnnnnnneee!!!
Poor McIntosh!
I don't suppose this bowl full of Donaldson's Dog Joy would be acceptable
as compensation, would it?
Beach. The Butler's Pantry, Blanings Castle.
JMG Joe
I lieu of a fatted calf, a Cockburn's 1963 should be sacrificed in honor of
your return. Hand me spot when you decant it.
A Young Man In Spats
c/o The Drones Club
16 Dover Street
London, W1
sebasti...@my-dejanews.com
> We'll be needing rather a lot
> of cucumber sandwiches and beer, don't you know.
Certainly Madam.
> Say, if you can sneak out for a bit why don't you join us
> and bowl a few overs? Oh, I see, tripped on an alligator,
> eh? Well, well, well, must be careful another time, what?
I could possibly stand as Umpire, Madam.
Beach. The Butler's Pantry, Blandings Castle
sebasti...@my-dejanews.com
> Beach, old man...
>
> I lieu of a fatted calf, a Cockburn's 1963 should be sacrificed in honor of
> your return. Hand me spot when you decant it.
It will be available in my pantry forthwith, Sir. I would be
honoured if you would drop in for a spot or two.
Beach. The Butler's Pantry, Blandings Castle.
Judelon/Keith Ingram
tea thank you, how about a pint.
Billie Dore
JMG Joe
pastoral dances that henceforth the parched shall be quenched!
Marilyn Weyman Kegg
got back from that nightmare in Africa. Mrs. Little and I are out on the lawn
and are simply parched for a few G. & T.s. We were thinking of toddling down to
the meadow to watch the proposed cricket match. Could you possibly...? Thank
you, Beach. Don't forget the lime!
Roberta Wickham
sebasti...@my-dejanews.com wrote:
> All these months I've been reading AFW, and refraining from posting due
> to technical hiccoughs with my provider.
>
> And then - dash it - I remember that I have this Deja-Whatsit thingy all set
> up - and have had for more than a year!
>
> So my apologies to all those whose tongues have been simply hanging out for
> a refreshing G & T. Rest assured that normal service has now been restored
> and all spiritous orders (or tea for those that prefer) will be filled by...
>
Lotus Blossom
Did he bite you? I may have omitted his late-afternoon snack. Currently
he's roaming about getting his constitutional, so if all your limbs ARE in
tact, my dear Beach, I suggest nonetheless that you carry with you a small
roast beef in case of a second encounter.
Lottie Blossom
On Thu, 25 Mar 1999 beach_th...@hotmail.com wrote:
> Lotus Blossom wrote:
>
> > What ho, Beach! Welcome back, old thing. Mind the alligator.
>
> Alligator, Miss?
>
>
> AAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!!!
>
>
> (totters down to pantry for a reviving port).
>
>
sebasti...@my-dejanews.com
> Beach wrote:
>
> > Alligator, Miss?
> >
> > AAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!!!
>
> Did he bite you? I may have omitted his late-afternoon snack. Currently
> he's roaming about getting his constitutional, so if all your limbs ARE in
> tact, my dear Beach, I suggest nonetheless that you carry with you a small
> roast beef in case of a second encounter.
I shall remember to do so Miss.
I sincerely hope that McIntosh does not encounter the AHEM large newt.
Or at least, that McIntosh encounter it only after it has eaten a
hearty repast.
sebasti...@my-dejanews.com
> Mrs. Little and I are out on the lawn
> you, Beach. Don't forget the lime!
Of course not, Miss. And if you would care for some cucumber sandwiches...
David W.Talley
>> > Alligator, Miss?
>
>I sincerely hope that McIntosh does not encounter the AHEM large newt.
>Or at least, that McIntosh encounter it only after it has eaten a
>hearty repast.
In such an event, my anxiety would be all for the alligator.
Talley
Dianne van Dulken
wrote:
>I sincerely hope that McIntosh does not encounter the AHEM large newt.
>Or at least, that McIntosh encounter it only after it has eaten a
>hearty repast.
I say!
Is there another of those newt thingies about the place?
I really MUST get a taste of one of these. I believe they are rather
like chicken...
Off on the hunt...
sebasti...@my-dejanews.com
> Beach wrote:
>
> >I sincerely hope that McIntosh does not encounter the AHEM large newt.
> >Or at least, that McIntosh encounter it only after it has eaten a
> >hearty repast.
>
> I say!
>
> Is there another of those newt thingies about the place?
> I really MUST get a taste of one of these. I believe they are rather
> like chicken...
>
> Off on the hunt...
I understand Mr. Steggles has taken an interest and is offering odds
of 4 to 3 on the alligator and 5 to 1 on McIntosh.
I've invested 5 of the best and brightest Beach doubloons on McIntosh.
He biteth like a serpent.
sebasti...@my-dejanews.com
> Thank goodness, you're back,Beach. I'm rather parched, don't you know. No
> tea thank you, how about a pint.
Certainly Miss.
(Beach retires to the pantry in astonished admiration of one who drinks
Gin and Tonic by the pint)
Lotus Blossom
Put my fiver on the alligator. He went to the dentist last week and had
all his teeth specially sharpened. Plus, I hear Beach tripped over him and
made him angry. (Has anyone seen the Emperess lately?)
Lottie Blossom
>
> I understand Mr. Steggles has taken an interest and is offering odds
> of 4 to 3 on the alligator and 5 to 1 on McIntosh.
>
> I've invested 5 of the best and brightest Beach doubloons on McIntosh.
> He biteth like a serpent.
>
>
Judelon/Keith Ingram
wanted a pint of best, nothing more. Do I look like a drinker with a secret
sorrow?
Billie Dore
JMG Joe
Do keep us abreast of the fracas involving the dog M. vs. Lottie's alligator.
Whilst the latter may have a more formidable mandibular advantage, I believe
the former's mobility might prove insurmountable.
The Mixer
>
> Beach,
>
> Do keep us abreast of the fracas involving the dog M. vs. Lottie's alligator.
> Whilst the latter may have a more formidable mandibular advantage, I believe
> the former's mobility might prove insurmountable.
>
> A Young Man In Spats
If McIntosh can survive - nay flourish - in a household containing Lady
Worplesdon, Lord Worplesdon, young Thos, Edwin the boy scout and Florence
Craye, I pity the unfortunate alligator that crosses his path.
The Mixer
---
Any dog will tell you what these prize-ribbon dogs are like. Their heads
are so swelled they have to go into their kennels backwards.
P.G. Wodehouse "The Mixer" (1917)
rup...@no.spam.leeds.ac.uk
> alligator. Whilst the latter may have a more formidable mandibular
> advantage, I believe the former's mobility might prove
> insurmountable.
>
Those who have kept up with the papers will no doubt be aware
that the large newt roaming freely in the West Country and believed
to be an escaped pet is more likely to be an member of one
of the aquatic species of salamandidrae.
Ben.